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Arsenal defender reacts on Twitter to Tottenham draw

Arsenal's Per Mertesacker and Tottenham's Dele Alli in action (Reuters)
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Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur played out a 1-1 draw in the North London derby on Sunday.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has taken to social networking site Twitter to give his reaction to his side’s failure to win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon.

The Gunners and Spurs played out a 1-1 draw with each other in the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsene Wenger’s side took the lead in the Premier League game in the 42nd minute when Kevin Wimmer headed Mesut Ozil’s free kick past his own goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

Tottenham restored parity in the opening minutes of the second half when England international striker Harry Kane successfully converted a spot kick.

Arsenal centre-back Mertesacker has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to the final result.

Arsenal's Per Mertesacker looks dejected at the end of the match

Over the course of the 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon, hosts Arsenal had 46% of the possession, took 15 shots of which just two were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport.

Visitors Tottenham had 54% of the possession, took 10 shots of which three were on target, and earned two corners, according to BBC Sport.

Arsenal's Per Mertesacker and Tottenham's Dele Alli in action